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Is MIME a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MIME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MIME mean?

  1. noun

    an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression

  2. noun

    a performance using gestures and body movements without words

  3. verb

    imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect

    “The actor mimicked the President very accurately”

  4. verb

    act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only

    “The acting students mimed eating an apple”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

4

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + M (3) + E (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for MIME

Single letters that turn MIME into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks4

Words you can make from MIME

The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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